Innovation Webinar 10/15: sUAS for Wetlands & Storm Control Monitoring
October 7th, 2020
Webinar Description:
This session will include presentations on two pilot studies that were conducted by the MassDOT Highway Division in collaboration with the MassDOT Aeronautics Division, on the use of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for environmental monitoring. The first study investigated the use of sUAS with multi-spectral sensors to assist with wetland construction compliance and long-term monitoring. The second study evaluated the effectiveness of using sUAS for inspecting Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
The presentations will discuss the type of data collected in these studies, the data collection processes and protocols, and the integration of these data with information from other sources for documenting current conditions and changes over time. The session will also cover the benefits and strengths of these new technologies as well as potential challenges.
Panelists:
Dr. Scott Uebelhart, MassDOT Aeronatuics Division, Drone Program
Robin Grace, MassDOT Aeronautics Division, Drone Program
Melissa Riley, MassDOT Highway Division, Environmental Compliance
Henry Barbaro, MassDOT Highway Division, Stormwater Management
Matt Lundsted, Comprehensive Environmental Inc.
